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Florida “Under The Sea” Is A Vacation Experience

Posted on October 27, 2018 by floridatraveler

Underwater Vehicles in Florida Due to the sensitivity and depth of Florida’s reefs and poor visibility in most coastal area, Florida does not have the underwater submarine tours found in the Hawaiian Islands and in Catalina Island, California. Florida is … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Often Undervalued Gem: Charlotte Harbor

Posted on October 16, 2018 by floridatraveler

Recently I attended a convention in Punta Gorda, the town where my family first moved to Florida in the 1960’s. The waterfront devastated by category 4 Hurricane Charley in August of 2004 has not only been rebuilt, it has been … Continue reading →

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The Hurricane That Killed and Flooded Florida

Posted on September 22, 2018 by floridatraveler

The devastating flooding in the Carolinas due to the huge hurricane reminded me of Florida’s most dramatic flooding crisis.  It may seem strange to some of you since Florida is so flat and its rivers seem to flow slowly. Ninety … Continue reading →

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Women Who Changed Florida: My Honor Roll

Posted on August 5, 2018 by floridatraveler

I was asked at a conference if I thought Janet Reno was the greatest woman in Florida history.  She was the first female Attorney General in the USA, but she was appointed at a time Presidents realized Cabinets should resemble … Continue reading →

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Back In Florida After I-10 Continental Journey

Posted on July 8, 2018 by floridatraveler

I have returned on a long business trip to the Pacific Coast with most of my driving on the new Southern version of Route 66 – arduous 2,460 miles from Jacksonville I-95 to Santa Monica Pier.  It is too bad … Continue reading →

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West Volusia: The Other Side of Daytona Beach

Posted on June 4, 2018 by floridatraveler

When you mention Volusia County to tourists and even most Florida residents, their first images are of the hard packed sands of Daytona Beach and the Daytona 500 Speedway.   If you ask “What else is in Volusia?” – some will … Continue reading →

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US 19: On The Nature Coast Trail

Posted on May 27, 2018 by floridatraveler

When you hug the Gulf Coast going north from Saint Petersburg toward Tallahassee, you take US19 into the Nature Coast.  I used to go that route when I drove to Florida State University as a graduate student and back then … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Brewery and Brew-Pub Businesses Are Booming

Posted on February 26, 2018 by floridatraveler

When I was a student at the University of South Florida, it was exciting to go down to the Anheuser- Busch beer plant and drink a free beer while we watched the flamingos.  Today, the Tampa brewery is gone, replaced … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Florida Museums Are Quite Diverse

Posted on January 27, 2018 by floridatraveler

Florida has over 400 museums and historic sights for residents and visitors looking for an experience on a rainy or bad beach day.  For a fraction of the cost of visiting a theme park or in many cases no cost, … Continue reading →

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What’s New in 2018 in Florida’s Super Amusement Parks?

Posted on January 2, 2018 by floridatraveler

Welcome to 2018. This is the time of year we look at what is expected in the next twelve months in Florida.  Despite three serious hurricanes reaching the Sunshine State, Florida broke new records for visitors going over the 100 … Continue reading →

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